Pinkas. From the Community of Vasziló.

Auction 91 | Thursday, November 12th, 2020 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Arts Featuring an Extensive Collection of Rabbinic Autograph Letters.

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Lot 14

(SLOVAKIA).

Pinkas. From the Community of Vasziló.

Hebrew manuscript on paper, written in square and cursive calligraphic Ashkenazic hands. pp. 38 (excluding blanks). Few stains. Original boards, worn. 4to.

Vasziló: 1850

Est: $800 - $1,200

The ledger-book for “Our Chevra,” an association in Vasziló (Námestovo District), Slovakia. Containing dozens of entries for individual members on dedicated pages, listing dates of importance, honors, Jahrzeits, donations and the like. At the beginning of the volume is a beautiful entry relating to the writing of a Sepher Torah in 1843, along with the names of the donors. A fruitful resource for genealogists.